Author: Kelsey

Hi there! I'm Kelsey! I am a wife, a mother and homesteader. I'm also a Certified Natural Health Practitioner so health is very important to me. I love to help people with their health journey. A HUGE part of that process is through high quality milk. I am a massive proponent of rich, high quality milk from Jersey Cows.

5 Tips for Growing Medicinal Plants

Written on October 5, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on 5 Tips for Growing Medicinal Plants

Homesteaders thinking of planting a garden may want to leave a little room for growing medicinal plants. You already know the value of harvesting homegrown food and raising livestock like chickens and Jersey cattle. What you may not realize is how...

Easy Chicken Bone Broth Recipes for Homesteaders

Written on September 28, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on Easy Chicken Bone Broth Recipes for Homesteaders

Chicken bone broth recipes are among my favorites. If you’re looking for a healthy, nutrient-dense base for your instant pot, slow cooker, or stovetop, you can’t go wrong with chicken bone broth. It simply makes everything taste so much richer. You...

Food Dehydration 101: Tips for Homesteaders

Written on September 23, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on Food Dehydration 101: Tips for Homesteaders

When you have a homestead, becoming as self-sufficient as possible can mean producing your own food. Gardening and raising livestock can provide enough options to reduce any dependence on commercial food products sold at local grocery stores. If...

The Homesteaders Complete Guide to Freeze Drying

Written on September 16, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on The Homesteaders Complete Guide to Freeze Drying

Freeze drying is a handy skill to have if you plan to grow your own crops and raise your own livestock. After all, you can only eat so many fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables before they go bad. You’ll need a reliable way to preserve what you harvest. Living...

The Complete Homesteader’s Guide to Greywater Systems

Written on September 7, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on The Complete Homesteader’s Guide to Greywater Systems

Every homestead can benefit from using a greywater system. It’s one of the key components of off-the-grid living for water efficiency and reuse. Most Americans use 88 gallons of water daily, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)....

Equipment You Need for Your Homestead Farm

Written on August 24, 2022. Posted in Homesteading. No Comments on Equipment You Need for Your Homestead Farm

Living off the land on a homestead farm isn’t for the faint of heart. It requires a lot of hard work and ingenuity, plus all the right tools to make your job easier. Some homesteaders go all-out and invest in state-of-the-art tools for running their...

How to Choose a Homestead Vet

Written on August 10, 2022. Posted in Homesteading, Jersey Cow. No Comments on How to Choose a Homestead Vet

Figuring out how to choose a homestead vet is important if you have livestock. Just like people, animals need the occasional visit from a healthcare professional to stay in optimal condition. Jersey cattle are among the animals that benefit from the...

Making Raw Jersey Cow Milk Butter

Written on August 5, 2022. Posted in A2 Milk, Raw Milk Recipes. No Comments on Making Raw Jersey Cow Milk Butter

One of the many perks of owning a Jersey milk cow or two (or 12) is making your own milk products. Raw Jersey milk cow butter is one of the richest and most healthy forms of butter you can eat. You get all the creaminess of Jersey cow milk, plus the...

How to Move and Store Raw Milk

Written on May 26, 2022. Posted in Milking Resources. No Comments on How to Move and Store Raw Milk

Owning a jersey milk cow means you sometimes might need to move and store raw milk safely. Getting the milk out of your cow’s udder is only the first step in the process. Once it’s out, what do you do with it? Treating raw Jersey cow milk – or raw...

Homemade Baby Formula = Baby Formula Shortage Solution

Written on May 13, 2022. Posted in Raw Milk. 1 Comment on Homemade Baby Formula = Baby Formula Shortage Solution

The ongoing baby formula shortage has made it a scary time to have an infant. Consumers have gotten used to empty shelves and spotty supply of their favorite products. Most of the time, it’s a minor inconvenience, and substitutions can be found. That’s...